Search in Gmail

How to search

In the search box at the top of the page, write what you're looking for.

Click Search .

I can't find a message

If you can't find a message you're looking for, try these tips:

Inside the search box, click the Down arrow . This opens up a page with more ways to filter your search results.

If you're searching by a label name, try searching by subject line, sender, or other keyword. It's possible that the label was only added to one message in the conversation, not the message you're looking for.